WESLEY G. ANDERSON

Operations / Warehouse Management

847-***-**** adxt5w@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

1st Ayd Corporation Elgin, IL

Operations Manager - Consultant 4/2022 – 12/2022

Short term position – brought in to restructure warehouse management processes to improve efficiency, maximize productivity, and increase accuracy of operations. Refined best practices and strategies directly applied to improving the efficiency, safety, and profitability of the distribution facility.

Improved key warehouse processes and workflows

Trained employees to improve competency with focus on safety and cross train

Managed performance to increase productivity

Coordinated disposal of excess chemical waste

Modified warehouse layout to maximize efficiency and safety

Zep Manufacturing Company Glendale Heights, IL

Operations Manager / Distribution Center Manager 8/2014 – 3/2022 Operated the Chicago Distribution Facility; maintained a safe and secure environment and ensured timely operational activities within a defined budget. Hired, led, and motivated team members within a time-sensitive and demanding workplace. Promptly updated operational metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service.

Responsible for the facility’s EHS program, including hazardous waste management and DOT regulations

Coordinated hiring of personnel modeled on principals of inclusivity and performed related inhouse HR

Led team of 5 supervisors with 25 indirect reports

Maintained 50,000 square foot building including the office, warehouse, and grounds

Oversaw 7,000+ shipments per month

Developed improvement plans, Kaizens, and visual management

Managed KPI’s to ensure that goals were met

Applied LEAN principles to ensure projects were completed on time and on budget

Took full responsibility for the closure of the branch, including the release of staff, return of products to Corporate Distribution Center, disposal/recycling of hazardous products and all furnishings, and cancellation of contracts with suppliers and services Select Accomplishments:

Oversaw management of facility with $50 million in revenue shipped annually

Met annual budget goals

Managed $1.2 million average inventory

Completely closed facility within desired timeframe of 6 weeks, while remaining on budget

Zep Manufacturing Company Glendale Heights, IL

Distribution Center Warehouse Manager 1/2010 – 8/2014 Responsible for the inbound and outbound shipments for the Midwest Distribution Center. Negotiated logistics with outside carriers.

Maintained a strong relationship with the company’s salesforce of 100+ individuals

Kept a high level of inventory accuracy for over 10,000 SKUs

Assisted with GHS conversion

Conducted inspections on PIT, eye wash, fire extinguishers, HWAA, etc.

Ordered supplies and maintained PIT

Select Accomplishments:

Successfully acquired inventory and customer distribution base for closed branches including Milwaukee, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Cleveland, Detroit, and Twin Cities

Led team during SAP conversation

Maintained impeccable OSHA safety record

Zep Manufacturing Company Glendale Heights, IL

Senior Warehouse Manager 8/1995 – 1/2010

Oversaw inventory (including all products, parts and equipment), warehouse receiving and logistic strategies. Managed 20 personnel. Ensured adherence of proper safety protocol for shipments of industrial chemicals.

Daily cycle counts

Branch demand forecasting

Ordered stock from Corporate Distribution Center

Managed a Bulk Delivery Program

Fleet Management

Reduced formal inventory process from semi-annual to annual while maintaining integrity

Designed layout of new facility to ensure efficient space utilization

Trade Shows and Sales Meeting participation

SKILLS

Safety Standards

Expertise in OSHA, DOT, and Environmental compliance requirements

LEAN Practices (5S)

Leadership

Time Management

Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office, and experience with Microsoft Dynamics

Organizational

Logistics

Inventory

Budget controls

Decision-making

Thrive in high-pressure environment

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in Hazardous Waste Management

Forklift Certified

CPR Certified

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